The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released an urgent notice for NEET UG 2026 candidates and state counselling authorities regarding failure to physically report to allotted colleges after the completion of Round 3 reporting. The notice was issued on October 11, 2026, by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

According to Notice No. 26, bearing reference number U-11011/07/2026-MEC, candidates who were retained from Round 1 or Round 2 after exercising the float option, along with candidates allotted seats in Round 3, were required to physically join their allotted colleges as specified in the counselling bulletin.

However, some candidates did not physically report to their allotted colleges within the prescribed reporting period. MCC has clarified that the reporting schedule was completed on October 9, 2026, and such candidates can no longer claim the seats allotted to them.

Which Candidates Are Covered by the MCC Notice?

The notice applies to the following categories of candidates:

• Round 1 or Round 2 candidates retained under the float option: Candidates whose seats were retained from an earlier round and who were required to physically join the allotted college.

• Round 3 seat-allotted candidates: Candidates who received an allotment in Round 3 and were required to report physically to the allotted institution.

• Candidates who did not physically report: Candidates in the above categories who failed to join their allotted colleges before the reporting deadline.

MCC has stated that the list of such candidates is available in connection with the notice. Candidates should check the official MCC announcement and the associated list to verify their status.

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What Has MCC Clarified?

As per the notice, physical joining at the allotted college was mandatory for candidates retained from earlier rounds under the float option and for candidates allotted seats in Round 3. Candidates who failed to report within the scheduled period cannot now claim those seats.

The notice is addressed to both candidates and state counselling authorities. Candidates affected by the notice should verify the published list and refer to the official MCC communication for details applicable to their cases.

The notice does not specify a separate correction window or an extension of the reporting deadline. Candidates should not assume that additional reporting time has been granted.

How to Check the MCC Notice

Candidates should visit the official Medical Counselling Committee website and look for the notice dated October 11, 2026, concerning candidates who did not physically join their allotted colleges after Round 3 reporting.

Official MCC Website: https://mcc.nic.in

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MCC Email: adgme@nic.in

Candidates are advised to check the official notice and the associated list rather than rely solely on third-party summaries.

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